Much of the attention in Austin this weekend has been on Red Bull and its capacity to alter the RB20’s bib height.
Red Bull is being advised to be honest or else they may be excluded from F1.
This weekend in Austin, much attention has been on Red Bull and their capability to alter the RB20’s bib height.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has urged Red Bull employees to provide sworn statements to put an end to cheating allegations.
Red Bull revealed during the US Grand Prix weekend that they possess a mechanism to adjust the front bib height of the RB20, in response to concerns raised by competitors.
Red Bull maintained that they have not used the device between qualifying and the grand prix as it would be against the law.
FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis admitted that analyzing its specific usage at past events would be challenging.
Brown has asked Red Bull employees to sign legal papers stating the system was never used in a way that could be seen as breaking the rules, in order to resolve the issue.
Brown told the Daily Mail that he wants the senior leadership, previous chief mechanics, and current mechanics to sign a sworn statement confirming they have never used or been aware of it being used.
A few individuals in the pit lane have implied that it has been utilized in that way, therefore the only way to clarify it is through the traditional method of signing a document specifying the events.
If given an affidavit with serious consequences for lying, I would be honest.
McLaren is currently engaged in a battle for the title with Red Bull and are ahead of the Milton Keynes-based team by 39 points in the constructors’ championship.
Lando Norris is also trying to narrow a 54-point difference in the drivers’ standings.
Brown cautioned that Red Bull should receive severe penalties if they are found to have violated the rules with the device while competing for dominance on the racetrack.
Brown cautioned that the penalty must act as a deterrent.
Drivers have been removed from races and championships, as we have observed. And just to clarify, I am not suggesting that Max should be left out.
Teams have been banned from competitions and tournaments. If, and only if, the parc fermé regulations have been violated, the punishment must be proportional, either for a one-time offense or if it has been occurring consistently for three years.
“There have to be repercussions.”